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February 2, 2018

Bay Ridge Nursery School and Pre-K Cost- 3 year olds

What preschool programs are available for two and three year olds in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn?  BayRidge has a lot of programs and choices. 

Most parents start visiting the schools the November before their child starts school and registers the January before (many open house days are held at schools then). Programs fill up fast.  By September all of these programs are usually filled so you will need to add your name to the wait list. Some people are lucky enough to secure free pre-k spots through NYC

Cost of Daycare vs. having a babysitter – Daycare is about $70 a day ($60 a day for children over 2 years old) and  most babysitters charge $12-15/hr  plus the cost of activities.

Infant Daycare:

  • Leyla and Friends ($80 a day for babies)  Leyla and Friends – good – 2 locations –  (718) 913-6741 Anna at 88th and Ridge (does not provide lunch) – $210 for three days -$300 a week full time    $1300 a month for full time Takes children up to age 3.   **July 2015 Update: Other location is closing soon: 342 80th Street (718) 836-3817 (provides lunch) **
  • Giggles 80th Street between 4th and 5th Avenue  $300 a week – My friend’s son went here and they loved the caretakers at Giggles (good family atmosphere)
  • Tutor Time – 7817 Third Avenue – separated in 6 month segments up until age 3 – about $391/week for under 12 months (cost less when the child is older because the child to adult ratio changes). They are open 6:30am – 6:30pm. $210 registration fee  
  • Peas in a Pod.    101 Dahlgreen Right off of 92nd st. Open 7 to 7pm  718-238-0580 peasinapod101@gmail.com Takes babies 6 weeks and up. Around $60 a day (rates are different for the different age groups) – full time only Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 7PM 
  • Pride and Joy –  434 Marine Ave   718-680-2829  – 7:30am -5:30pm (can go to 6:30pm) – takes children 6 months and older $60 a day,  $175 for three days – food included       $500 for 5 full days 8-2:30pm.    $5 for  aftercare only when you need it. 
  • Step Ahead 7100 Ridge Blvd. Brooklyn 718-680-2221   7:30 AM – 6PM (no part time care) – newborn to to 24 months $335/week   2 years old  to 4 years $320/week and 4 years to 6 years $200/week. Includes 2 meals and a snack.
  • Little Sprouts Daycare (Just added to this list 8/2015)  650 77th Street  347-274-5015  Licensed family daycare in a house. 
    Owner is experienced with feeding expressed breast milk. 
  • Little Footprints on 78th Street  and 20th Avenue, Bensonhurst takes children  8 months and older
  • Preschool of America – 60th Street between 8th and 9th Ave. Children under 2  – $ 1100 per month. Hours are 8 – 6
  • Learning Experiences 412 Kings Highway  Brooklyn, NY 11223    718-627-7340   Takes children 6 weeks old and up  
  • Brooklyn Tots    2211 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn 11223  718-375-2002   Takes children 6 months and up

 

 

 

 

TWO YEAR OLD PROGRAMS

Daycare programs for two year old children at:  To find daycare programs near your house go to NYS Office of Children & Family Services and type your zip code

  • Pride and Joy – Everyone loves this one – 434 Marine Ave – 7:30am -5:30pm – you can do 3 days or 5 days –  food is included  (late pickup if needed) (718) 680-2829 $60 a day (you can do late pickup at 6:30pm for additional money)  $175 for three days – food included       $500 for 5 full days 8-2:30pm.    $5 for  aftercare only when you need it.   Takes babies 6 months old and up.
  • Leyla and Friends – good – 2 locations –   (718) 913-6741 Anna at 88th and Ridge (does not provide lunch) – $275 a week for two year olds – $210 for three days – Takes children under 3.   **July 2015 Update: Other location is closing soon: 342 80th Street (718) 836-3817 (provides lunch) **
  • Giggle on 475 80th Street (347) 578-7117 and (646) 320-6823  – for children under 2 too (not Giggles on 95th Street) – $80  a day or $300 a week for full time 
  • Grace Nursery School, 7604 4th Ave, but child must be mostly out of diapers – highly recommended as she teaches them- $900 a month – 7am – 7pm – feed children too – around $1000 a month – long waiting list  (718) 238-7980
  • Bambi Day Care – 405 – 81st Street cheaper and teaches children Russian ( $400 a month 8 am – 6 pm – free bus….Can that be right?) Two meals and a snack included. Music and dance performances. Teach the children a few words in Russian (718) 332-8656
  • Step Ahead 7100 Ridge Blvd. Brooklyn 718-680-2221 –   7:30 AM – 6PM (no part time care) – 12 weeks and up – newborn to to 24 months $335/week   2 years old  to 4 years $300/week and 4 years to 6 years $200/week.
  • Peas in the Pod is new 101 Dahlgreen Right off of 92nd st. Open 7 to 7pm  (718)238-0580 peasinapod101@gmail.com  Around $60 a day (rates are different for the different age groups) – full time only Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 7PM

 

  • Little Sprouts Daycare (Just added to this list 8/2015)  650 77th Street  347-274-5015  Licensed family daycare in a house. Owner is experienced with feeding expressed breast milk. Organic snacks and milk are given to children.
  • Ring around the Rosie Preschool – 71st Street and 13th Avenue – play-based – has been around for 15 years – recommended because it is small and well run $24 per day part time and $45 per day full time
  • Tutor Time – 7817 Third Avenue- separated in 6 month segments up until age 3. They are open 6:30 am – 6:30pm. Around $385 a week/$175 registration fee
  • Treasure Island (must be two by August 31st) 74th Street and 4th Avenue NAEYC accredited   5 days a week from 8:15 to 4:15 – costs $875 a month and includes breakfast, lunch and snacks (play-based learning and yoga here). Teachers speak nicely to children.  Early drop-off and afterschool program available. Treasure Island accepts kids who aren’t potty trained but charges an extra monthly fee of $50 until they’re potty trained (you supply the pull-ups for your child) SEIT  *Tip -You must register your child on Open House day to get a seat here or it will be filled up and you won’t be able to get a seat.*
  • Stepping Stones (two by Dec. 31st)  245 -86th Street – not cheap – structured play/learning/rest time/kids are grouped by age.  $1136 per month for 830 am -3:15 pm *Stepping Stones has a summer camp that cost 350 for three full days for five weeks
  • Brooklyn Childcare Inc. (BCCI) 800 Poly Pl Building 2 – 718-630-2831 tanya.lipkin@va.gov   It’s inside the VA Hospital – see Facebook for pictures – 2-5 year olds – school learning and playing in the yard.  BCCI is  $700 a month= includes breakfast and snack – you send lunch.
  • Stillwell Prep School – located on Stillwell Avenue and 85th Street. Reasonable Price – great reviews – For ages 2-6.  Early drop off and late pickup
  • Lutheran Elementary (two by Dec 31st) 440 Ovington Avenue – 2 year old half day program – do not need to be potty trained 1/2 day is $4,200 a year and full day is $5,500 a year (most parents pay monthly over 10 months)

 

  • Smart Start – 8411 Fort Hamilton (718) 921-1868 – friends love this one – run by two moms – play curriculum
  • Kindstart Preschool – 7702 New Utrecht Avenue 718-621-5382 (New to this list 8/2015) starts at age 2 
  • Fastracks on 13th Avenue and 77th Street ($1300 a month)
  • Berry Patch on 358 Ovington Avenue 718-836-8342 – For ages 2-5   7am to 7pm – breakfast is included. You supply lunch and a snack. Good about helping the students learn (Mother Goose curriculum and graduation). They learn a lot before kindergarden. Large backyard and a lot of play time. Children come home tired at the end of the day. $890 for a full week. That’s 8-6 and $25 more per month until the child is potty trained.  Teachers are young and caring. More were hired since it expanded. The director listens when you have a problem.   Review on Google not positive
  • Little Bridge Program 240 – 73rd Street – Bank Street educators run this – new ( Full Day (five days 8:30-3:00) $1,150  Half Day (five days 8:30-11:30) $750  Three Full Days (8:30-3:00) $690  Two Full Days (8:30-3:00) $490
  • Tiny Tots 243-88th Street –  this school has been in Bay Ridge for 65 Years and is a family run business. People love this one because it is play based and because they nuture children. Your child can be 2 years You can call them to schedule to take a tour. 718-745-4509. Facebook page *Affordable
  • The Learning Experience DayCare – nice website – chain daycare? – good recommendations – fulltime for infants only – McDonald Avenue and Kings Highway $1300 a month 
  • Brooklyn Child Care at the VA hospital 718-630-2831
  • World of Wonder – New Utrecht Ave
  • Peas in a Pod- 650 – 77th Street – offers part time 718-238-0580
  • CCBR (Christ Church Bay Ridge) Preschool – Montessori based 73rd and Ridge Blvd  5 days cost $700 a month (also part time here)

 

  • Stillwell Prep on 65th and Bay Parkway
 

THREE YEAR OLD PROGRAMS

** The first eight have the three year old program  AND NYC’s UPK – see map here (Universal Pre-K is free for four year olds). Three private schools (Our Saviors, Redeemer Lutheran School and the Greek school DGK also have the 3 year old program and the UPK also (see below this section)

1)  Treasure Island Preschool 74th Street and 4th Avenue  5 days a week from 8:15 to 4:15 – costs $875 a month and includes breakfast, lunch and snacks (play-based learning and yoga here)  Early drop-off and afterschool program available. Treasure Island accepts kids who aren’t potty trained but charges an extra monthly fee of $50 until they’re potty trained (you supply the pull-ups for your child) SEIT  NAEYC accredited

2) Smart Start 8411 Fort Hamilton Parkway  718-921-1868  Owned by two sisters/both are moms. $1300/month for full-time extended day (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 6:30 pm) Description here and also Good reviews

3) Tiny Tots Playhouse – 243-88th Street –  this school has been in Bay Ridge for 65 Years and is a family run business.  You can call them to schedule to take a tour. 718-745-4509. Facebook page *Affordable  (7/15/15 Tiny Tots was approved for UPK for 4 year olds – 8AM -2PM only – so if they stay longer, you have to $ for the rest of the day)

  • 3 year olds and potty trained 
  • People love it because: there are accredited teachers here/ small class size/Integrated class room/ nap time-children can rest for as long as they want/ mealtime/ play based vs curriculum/outdoor space to play
  • $700 a month for the full time Pre-K program (2.5 hours of Universal Pre-K is free every day)   by children and parents

 

4) Step Ahead 7100 Ridge Blvd. Brooklyn 718-680-2221 – 7:30 AM – 6PM (no part time care) – 12 weeks and up – newborn to to 24 months $335/week   2 years old  to 4 years $320/week and 4 years to 6 years $200/week. Includes 2 meals and a snack.

5) Little Sprouts Daycare (Just added to this list 8/2015)  650 77th Street  347-274-5015  Licensed family daycare in a house. Owner is experienced with feeding expressed breast milk. Organic snacks and milk are given to children.

6) Brooklyn Childcare Inc. (BCCI) 800 Poly Pl Building 2 – 718-630-2831 tanya.lipkin@va.gov   It’s inside the VA Hospital – see Facebook for pictures –  school learning and playing in the yard.  BCCI is  $700 a month for full day when your child is 4 you can qualify for  UPK and pay only $400 a month for full day. Supply breakfast and snack – you send lunch.

7) Bambi IV  Day Care – 405 – 81st Street cheaper and teaches children Russian (A parent told me it was $400 a month 8 am – 6 pm – free bus….Can that be right?)  (718) 332-8656

8) Bay Ridge Family Day Care – 424 76th Street (718) 745-0607   $195 a week over age 2

9) Little Hands and Little Feet Daycare  75th between 12th and 13th Avenues – clean and our friends kids love it

10) Ring around the Rosie Preschool – 71st Street and 13th Avenue – small but has been around for 15 years – recommended

11) Kindstart Preschool – 7702 New Utrecht Avenue 718-621-5382 starts at age 2 

12) Little Brilliant Minds – 5916 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204  (718) 234-6463  Facebook  full day or half day – English and Italian

13) Grace Nursery School 7604 – 4th Avenue (718) 238-7980  A lot of friends liked this place. They take children throughout the year if they have room. Will take 2 1/2 if trained/pullups (No Website for them)

14) Stepping Stones Preschool 245 -86th Street – structured/academic – very good – costs 3 full days (8:30-3:30) is $730 per month or $6,938 per year  OR  $9,975 for the full day program Monday through Friday. There is early drop off and extended day for more money.   

15) Tutor Time – 7817 – 3rd Avenue 2 days – $305 a week. 

16) Berry Patch Day Care – 358 Ovington Avenue  718-836-8342   For age 2-5  7am to 7pm – breakfast is included. You supply lunch and a snack. Good about helping the students learn (Mother Goose curriculum and graduation). They learn a lot before kindergarden. Large backyard and a lot of play time. Children come home tired at the end of the day. $890 for a full week. That’s 8-6 and $25 more per month until the child is potty trained.  Teachers are young and caring. More were hired since it expanded. The director listens when you have a problem.   Review on Google not positive

17) Bay Ridge Montessori – not really in Bay Ridge – 6301 Street and 12th Avenue Early Drop-off is available (at 8 AM)  Most expensive $6000 a year for two half days  or  $12,000 full time

PRE-SCHOOL  Children ages 2-3 (potty-training is not required)
PRE-KINDERGARTEN  Children ages 4-5

Monday through Friday  FULL DAYS  9 AM to 3:30 PM

HALF DAYS – Mornings (9 AM – 11:45 AM)  or Afternoons (12:45 PM – 3:30 PM)

18) IP KIDS Montessori – 86th St near Stillwell Ave – near the Petco store  large classrooms, hot lunch cooked in the kitchen by a chef, outside playground (small area), small indoor gym, private parking lot  .COST: $930 month (Have full-day UPK for 4 year old)

 

Catholic School Preschool in Bay Ridge

1) St Patricks School – 401 – 97th Street   (718) 833-0124  They have a half day program and a full day program $500 a month (Your child can go 5 days, three days or two days a week – either half days or full days.   Call the principal , Mrs D’Emic. 718-833-0124 for a tour. Children needs to be potty trained – no pull-ups.  They teach a little Spanish, gym everyday and music 2x’s a week. There is a teacher and two assistants for this program.

2) St. Anselm Beginning Scholar Program – St. Anselm Catholic Academy – 83rd and 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge. Child must turn 3 by December 30th – they only have the full day program for three year olds. It is Monday thru Friday and 9-am 2pm . Early drop off begins at 7:30 and is free. They have extended hours and you can pickup your child at either 3pm, 4pm  or 6pm (new principal at the school) $4,400 for year  NOW UPK!

3) Holy Angels Academy – Little Angels Academy is the nursery school program at Holy Angels Academy (formerly OLA – Our Lady of Angels) located at 74th street between 3rd and 4th ave and $400 a month for full time/ 3 days for $290 a month. Children learn to pray before they eat, learn the sign of the cross and attend mass a few times during the year.

Parents like that it is structured instruction mixed with crafts. Indoor playroom. Children go outdoors in the Spring. Occasional trips

Many classes –  3 full day, 5 full days or 5 half days Part time – 3 day program (8am-2:30pm) is $290   Full time 5 day program is $410 a month/ $4100 for 10 months

* Must be three years old by December 31st and potty trained too.

They have a Summer sports program – $190 a week – 9 am – 3 pm

 

4) St. Ephrem’s nursery program – 7415 Fort Hamilton Parkway (2, 3 and 4 year old programs) – Call for a tour 718-833-1440 Facebook page   300 new seats for UPK 

 

5) St. Bernadette’s – 1313 83rd Street Three year old program (school goes to grade 8) in Dyker Heights Brooklyn (right outside Bay Ridge, but may be cheaper) No info online?   Facebook page 

6) St. Athanasius School  – Nursery Program

 

 

 

 

Christian Nursery Programs in Bay Ridge

1)  Dimitrios and Georgia Kaliodis Parochial School (DGK) – corner of 85th and Ridge – Greek school – no religious instruction in early years (Pre-K/ Nursery. In the full day program, children have Greek instruction. This school has UPK and there is a lot of play time. If your child is behind on immunizations, then you might one to look into this choice as Public and most Catholic schools are very clear that they have to be up to date on vaccinations.  **Has UPK for 4 year olds**

 

 

 

2) Our Saviors Preschool – Our Saviors Lutheran Preschool (OSL)– 414 80th Street – three year old program – For children who will be three years-old by December 31 – Many parents like this program because they have Universal Pre-K that is free for four year olds. OSL learn through play and curiosity. **Has UPK for 4 year olds**  NAEYC accredited

 

  • Five Full Days: Monday through Friday from 8:30 – 2:00 pm
  • Three Full Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 – 2:00 pm
  • Two Full Days: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 – 2:00 pm 
  • Three Half Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 – 11:00 am
  • Two Half Days: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 – 11:00 am

 

3) Redeemer Lutheran School (St Johns – 939 83rd St (718) 833-7789    2 year old and up. **UPK Here as well**  Review – $525 a week – has two day and three day programs as well as half days – see pricing here

4) Lutheran Elementary School (LES) – 440 Ovington Avenue has a two year old program, three year old program and four year old program. For the two year old program, the child does not need to be potty trained. Half day $4,000 – Full Day $5300 Extended Day available Phone: 718-748-9502   *highly recomended*  Facebook page

4) Christ Church Preschool  7301 Ridge Boulevard -it’s Montessori based.      

2 day (Thurs. & Fri.)      $  300.00 per month
3 day (Mon. to Wed.)      $  450.00 per month
5 day ( Mon. to Fri.)     $  700.00 per month

 

5) Leif Erickson Day School – 1037 72nd Street – Dyker Heights, Brooklyn – Prayer and church time built into the program.. Teaches about God and being a good caring person/pray before they eat

  • Pre-School (3 yrs. old: Tues., Wed., Thurs.) 8:45 a.m.— 11:30 a.m. $2,575.00 (257.50 /month) 
  • Pre-School (3 yrs. old: Tues., Wed., Thurs.) 8:45 a.m.— 2:45 p.m. $3,600.00 (360.00 /month) 
  • Pre-School (3 & 4 yrs. old: Mon. – Fri.) 8:45 a.m.—11:30 a.m. $3,600.00 (360.00 /month) 
  • Pre-School (3 & 4 yrs. old: Mon. – Fri.) 8:45 a.m.— 2:45p.m. $4,700.00 (470.00 /month)

 

Special Needs – CPSE Schools

1. NYL William O’Connor 420 – 95th Street  –  3-4 year old  integrated classes – Special needs – Autistic children/great for improving speech.  Two teachers per class, plus therapists and support staff.

2. William O’Connor School Midwood Location – 1520 – East 13th Street  Brooklyn

3. Dillon Child Study Center at St Joe’s 239 Vanderbilt Avenue Brooklyn 11205   718-636-6838

4.  Warbasse Nursery School – 2785 West 5th Steet  -Coney Island – inclusion  setting – 4 teachers/ 15 children.

5. Stanley S. Lamm Preschool – for verbal and high functioning students  500 19th Street  Park Slope

6. Therapy and Learning Center – TLC Early Learning Center  – 1723 – 8th Avenue Brooklyn 11215 for verbal and high functioning students 

7. The Block Institute 376 Bay 44th Street Brooklyn 11214  718-906-5400

More Yai Schools

 

 

FOUR YEAR OLD Pre-K PROGRAMS in Bay Ridge – Universal Pre-K is now available so it’s free – register early of course

Child needs to be 4 years old by December 31st  Search for UPK here

UPK LOCATIONS

 

 

 

1) Pre-K Center – 1355 84th Street  Brooklyn – 80 Pre-K seats will be here (used to Genesis Fertility but is now under construction).

new UPK in Brooklyn

 

2)  300 UPK seats were added  to St. Ephrem School!

3) BAT – Brooklyn Army Terminal Pre-K at 140-58 Street. There is a daycare in the Brooklyn Army Terminal, called the Georgia McMurry BAT Kids  it is not this  daycare The DOE has a Pre-K program in there as well and you will not see anything online about it because these Pre-K centers are new (when something is new it’s usually good because everyone is listening in the beginning all the materials the children will use are new).

4) Tiny Tot was approved for half day UPK (8am and 2pm session) 

 

5) 8501 – 5th Avenue Brooklyn 11209 is becoming a Pre-K with 20 seats

6) Saint Anselm just became a UPK site. 

 

 

1) Our Saviour’s Lutheran Preschool – 414 – 80th Street  Free Universal Pre-K – early dropoff and extended day available

2)  Treasure Island Preschool 74th Street and 4th Avenue  Early drop-off and afterschool program available.

3) Smart Start 8411 Fort Hamilton Parkway  718-921-1868  Owned by two sisters/both are moms. Have extended day

4)  Dimitrios and Georgia Kaliodis Parochial School (DGK) – corner of 85th and Ridge – Greek school – breakfast and lunch is also free for UPK students because it is being supplied and paid for by the Department of Education

5) Redeemer Lutheran School (St Johns – 939 83rd St (718) 833-7789

6) Gateway City Academy – Christian school – has openings for upk. 257 Bay Ridge Ave.   (Across from Key Food) 718-921-3737  gca@gatewaycityacademy.net   Around $60 a day (rates are different for the different age groups) – full time only Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 7PM 

7) Little Brilliant Minds – 5916 20th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204  (718) 234-6463  Facebook

 

 

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marlene

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